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What was the name of the first Ecumenical Council?

The Council of Nicea

100

I taught that Jesus was created and not equal to the Father.

Arius

100

True or False: Arius taught that Jesus is equal to the Father.

False

100

"In the beginning was the _____."

Word

100

How long did the Council of Nicea last?

3 months

200

Who called the Council of Nicea?

Emperor Constantine

200

I attended Nicea as a deacon, later became Pope of Alexandria, was exiled five times, and defended the faith.

St Athanasius

200

According to our faith, Jesus and the Father are ______.

One/equal

200

Which Gospel contains the verse "I and My Father are one"?

John

200

"But you must continue in the things which you have ______."

learned

300

In what year was the Council of Nicea held?

325 A.D.

300

I called the Council of Nicea to discuss Arius' teachings.

Emperor Constantine

300

Who bravely refuted Arius using the Bible?

St Athanasius

300

"I and My Father are _____."

One

300

How many total years did St Athanasius spend in exile and how many times was he exiled?

17 years.

5 times.

400

How many bishops attended the Council of Nicea?

318

400

I attended the Council of Nicea and was the Pope of Alexandria.

Pope Alexander

400

What title was given to St Athanasius because he kept the faith as received from the Apostles?

The Apostolic

400

What does John 1:1 teach us about Jesus?

He existed from the beginning and is God.

400

St Athanasius was exiled five times. What does this teach us?

We should stay faithful even when it is difficult.

500

Name two decisions made at the Council of Nicea.

Any two:

  • Excommunication of Arius
  • Writing of the Orthodox Creed
  • Rejecting Arius' heresy 
500

I tried to convince Arius to repent before Pope Alexander became pope.

Pope Peter

500

Why was St Athanasius considered a hero of the faith?

He defended the true faith despite persecution, exile, and opposition.

500

Name TWO Bible verses St Athanasius used to refute Arius.

1. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God." (John 1:1)

2. "I and My Father are One" (John 10:30)

3. “He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say show us the Father?” (John 14:9)

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Name all four conditions required for an Ecumenical Council.

  • A heresy or issue affecting the faith
  • Called by the emperor
  • Attended by most bishops around the world
  • Makes decisions that did not previously exist